Youth Flag Football Coach - South Valley

YMCA of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA is seeking a part-time Youth Flag Football Coach for South Valley YMCA to lead safe, engaging practices that build football fundamentals and teamwork. The role includes guiding participants through personal vision boards to foster goal setting and positive growth.

You will keep children active and progressing, communicate with families, and ensure compliance with YMCA safety policies. Prior child-focused coaching required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in recreational, educational, or athletic settings.
• Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate physical activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment for children aged 18 months to 9 years.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching techniques.
• Passion for youth development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment.
• Lead practices to develop football fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Incorporate vision-board activities to set personal goals.
• Communicate progress and expectations with parents/guardians.
• Assist with class setup, attendance, and program records.
• Follow YMCA safety and risk-management policies.
• Support YMCA events and other activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Activity adaptation

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Youth Flag Football Coach - South Valley

#SV-3271

San Jose, California, United States

Requisition Number

SV-3271

Location

B - South Valley YMCA-3200

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-time

Description

The Youth Flag football Coach is responsible for creating a fun, safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience for children participating in the YMCA's youth Football League program The Flag football Coach leads practices that help develop football fundamentals, team work, coordination, sportsmanship and vision casting.

In addition to coaching, the coach will incorporate educational enrichment activities, including guiding participants through the creation of personal vision boards. These activities will encourage youth to identify their goals, explore their interests and aspirations, and develop a positive mindset toward their academic, athletic, and personal growth.

SALARY RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Facilitate vision board activities that help participants establish personal, academic, and athletic goals while encouraging creativity, self-reflection, and future planning.
• Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
• Modify activities to accommodate different skill levels and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with children and families while providing excellent member service.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of all participants throughout the season.
• Follow YMCA safety, emergency, child protection, and risk-management policies and procedures.
• Conduct appropriate equipment and facility safety checks before and during programming.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding participant progress, program expectations, and concerns.
• Assist with class setup, cleanup, transitions, and equipment organization.
• Maintain accurate attendance and other required program records.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.
• Support YMCA events, demonstrations, special programs, and other activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, jump, and move quickly during classes.
• Demonstrate basic football fundamentals
• Lift, carry, move, and set up program equipment.
• Respond quickly to safety concerns or emergencies.
• Work in an active environment with frequent movement and noise.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, athletic, camp, or similar setting.
• Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate physical activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment for children of varying abilities and skill levels.
• Experience working with children ages 18 months--9 years.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching techniques.
• Passion for youth development, mentorship, and community engagement.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.